Looking For Inspiration?
It happens to every creative personality now and again. And while it is usually referred to as “writer’s block,” photographers are just as susceptible to a creative slump as writers or painters or musicians. It can be incredibly frustrating to feel like you are at a loss for ideas and lack inspiration. When all your photography skills are being used for clients, but you can find nothing to do on your own, it’s easy to lose sight of why you love photography.
But there is no need to panic should you find yourself in this situation. Here are a few ways to get back in the mood and back to shooting (for you!):
Check out movies that have won awards for cinematography
Movies really are just moving pictures. Every year different films are recognized for their cinematographic achievements. Take the afternoon to watch a few of these films and see how the masters of moving cameras handle their shots.
Find an outdoor event
Things like parades, demonstrations and outdoor concerts are sure to draw a lot of people, which means a lot of characters for you to capture. It’s always fun to people watch and it’s great to see how they act when they don’t know a lens is on them.
Shoot at different times of the day
Dawn and dusk are photographer favorites because the lighting is the most dynamic. But if you find yourself always shooting as these times, they begin to lose their “special” feeling. Try night photography to see how the same place looks totally different when the sun goes down.
Shoot in black and white
It’s interesting to see how different the world looks, and what you need to do as photographer to correctly capture it, when your shoot in black and white. We see in color, but to capture and manipulate a BW image can give you a whole new perspective on what makes a dynamic shot.
Check out the local zoo
Animals always make for an interesting photo session. Since you have no control over what they will do (if anything) you just have to sit tight and wait. They can be just as expressive as humans but their bodies are so different that it’s easy to get inspired by their color and texture.
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